One of his classes during the fall session at ORLA was a singing class. It's been a bit of a struggle all year after he showed up on the first day and was one of only 2 boys in the class. Normally there are lots of boys in the class but they all signed up for a math class with a favorite teacher at ORLA and that's what happened. A few more boys did join the class, but they didn't seem to help. Well he has stuck it out despite the dreaded end of the session concert. I mean he REALLY didn't want to do it. I was torn in that tricky parental spot of knowing one way or the other this was going to leave a lasting impression and I wanted it to be a positive one. Let him off the hook? Because, really who cares!? It's a silly concert and it is SO optional. Orrrr, make him follow through, fight his fear, do something hard and uncomfortable and come out stronger in the end? I went for the latter in a moment of really wanting to let him out of it when he was reduced to tears before a rehearsal...but I was tough on him (rare for me), in my nurturing way instead, and made him do it. He put on his brave face, did the rehearsal and had a bit of fun. He did his concert, even invited some family members and was sooo proud of himself afterwards. We took him to Lime Berry afterwards to celebrate. Now, he wishes he signed up for it again this session because he really did like it, and besides all his friends are in the class this time! Go figure! :)
3 comments:
Good job Wyatt! Way to be brave!!!
He was and is a superstar! I thought he sang like an angel or rock star...perhaps both!
I have been known to make and sing songs about fish.
Uncle Bubba
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